It is a sad fact of business that there will occasionally be disputes with customers, suppliers and other companies you deal with. Contract disputes can be time-consuming and interrupt cash flow. Using me on a Direct Access basis allows you to have your own legal advisor on demand. This can make it a cost-effective solution for small to medium businesses without an in-house legal team. I can advise whether legal proceedings are likely to resolve your contract dispute and whether litigating using a Direct Access barrister is possible or if you need to use solicitors. Should your contract dispute be suitable for proceeding on a Direct Access basis I can assist you every step of the way, from starting a claim through to representing you at Court.
Instructing me on a Direct Access basis would always start with a conference to assess the merits of your claim and all available legal options. If you do not have a winnable case or the costs of suing are not worth it, I will always give you honest advice and save you thousands of pounds in wasted litigation. Using a Direct Access basis in this way can provide a very economical and fast way to work out your options and how best to resolve your contract dispute.
Should proceedings continue I can advise and represent you at each stage to prepare a strong and comprehensive case. Legal proceedings, like good business, relies on laying strong foundations. Having a barrister involved from the start of litigation will help you put the right building blocks in place for litigation from the very beginning. It will help litigation be more efficient and all necessary evidence to be gathered at an early stage to evaluate your prospects. Using a direct access barrister from the start means it is more likely that any weaknesses in your case will be discovered before too many costs are incurred.
I have acted for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of commercial contractual disputes and recovered many business debts. I have acted for sole traders, household-name companies and everything in between. Please feel free to contact me if you want to see what I can offer you.